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Fighter Info
Background
Name: Meta Knight
Title: The Lone Swordsman
Home: Planet Popstar
Related Veterans: Kirby & King Dedede
Related Newcomers: Bandana Waddle Dee & Magolor
Signature Stage: Halberd
Copy Ability: Sword
Series: Kirby
Debut: Kirby's Adventure
Voice Actor: Eric Stuart
Company: HAL Laboratory
Statistics
Playstyle: Rushdown + Zone-Breaker
Attack: 5.5/10
Defense: 6.5/10
Speed: 6.5/10
Size: 4/10
Weight: 4/10
Combos: 5.5/10
K.O. Power: 5/10
Recovery: 6.5/10
Movement Options: Hover
Fighter Moveset
Normal
Jab: Meta Triple Slash - Meta Knight slashes three times with Galaxia. (Origin: Kirby's Return to Dream Land)
Jab + Hold A: Meta Multithrust - Meta Knight rapidly thrusts forwards with Galaxia. (Origin: Kirby Super Star)
A with Full Health: Knight Beam - Meta Knight swings overhead with Galaxia, firing a sword shaped beam. (Origin: KRtDL)
Dash: Lunging Slice - Meta Knight lunges forwards with Galaxia. (Origin: Kirby Super Star Ultra)
F Tilt: Overhead Slash - Meta Knight slashes overhead with Galaxia. (Origin: Kirby's Return to Dream Land)
U Tilt: Up Thrust - Meta Knight thrusts upwards with Galaxia. (Origin: Kirby Super Star Ultra)
D Tilt: Sword Slide - Meta Knight slides forwards with Galaxia out front. (Origin: Kirby & The Amazing Mirror)
ZL/ ZR + A: Galactic Counter - Meta Knight gaurds with Galaxia, countering anyone who hits him. (Origin: Kirby Star Allies)
Smash
F Smash: Flurry Beam - Meta Knight spins Galaxia in a fan-like motion and fires an energy beam. (Origin: Kirby: Planet Robobot)
U Smash: Zap Thrust - Meta Knigh thrusts upwards with Galaxia, creating a lightning bolt. (Origin: Kirby Star Allies)
D Smash: Meta Spin Slash - Meta Knight spins around with Galaxia oustretched. (Origin: Kirby's Return to Dream Land).
Aerial
X/ Y: Wing Hover - Meta Knight flaps his wings, flying while attacking anyone near him. (Origin: Kirby Super Star Ultra)
N Air: Knight Spin - Meta Knight performs an aerial somersault with Galaxia outstretched. (Origin: Kirby's Return to Dream Land)
F Air: Meta Chop - Meta Knight slashes forwards with Galaxia. He can do this repeadtedly. (Origin: Kirby's Return to Dream Land)
B Air: Backhand Slash - Meta Knight performs a horizontal slash backwards with Galaxia. (Origin: Kirby Star Allies)
U Air: Meta Upper - Meta Knight performs a short uppercut with Galaxia. (Origin: Kirby Super Star Ultra)
D Air: Down Thrust - Meta Knight plummets to the ground with Galaxia below himself. (Origin: Kirby Super Star)
Grab ‘n’ Throws
Pummel: Wing Poke - Meta Knight pokes his opponent with his wings. (Origin: Super Smash Bros. Brawl)
F Throw: Drill Stab - Meta Knight lunges towards his opponent while twirling Galaxia. (Origin: Kirby: Planet Robobot)
B Throw: Hyper Rush - Meta Knight rapidly slashes his opponent with Galaxia. (Origin: Kirby Star Allies)
U Throw: Twister Slash - Meta Knight leaps while performing Spin Slash, sending his opponent flying. (Origin: KRtDL)
D Throw: Sword Dive - Meta Knight plummets down on his opponent with Galaxia below himself. (Origin: KRtDL)
Specials
Neutral Special: Crescent Shot
Meta Knight uses Galaxia to fire crescent shaped energy waves.
Pressing "B" fires one Crescent Shot and can be done three times in succesion.
Mashing "B" fires a rapid flurry of continuous smaller Crescent Shots forwards.
Holding "B" fires a larger Crescent Shot and pressing "B" again fires another.
(Origin: Kirby Super Star)
Side Special: Piercing Slash/ Dupli-Knight
Meta Knight flies forward, spining around in a drill like motion with Galaxia outstretched.
He can change direction while flying and break shields. This also makes him invincible.
If inputted backwards, Meta Knight creates a duplicate that attacks any opponent nearby.
(Origin: Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn & Kirby Star Allies)
Up Special: Mach Tornado
Meta Knight creates a tornado around himself, freely flying in any direction.
Mach Tornado counters any projectile and creates a burst of wind after its use.
(Origin: Kirby Super Star)
Down Special: Tornado Slash/ Wave Plunge
Meta Knight stabs the ground with Galaxia, creating a tornado that travels across the stage and launches fighters upward.
If used in midair, Meta Knight performs a stronger Down Thrust, creating four pillars of energy on both sides of himself.
(Origin: Kirby Super Star & Kirby and the Forgotten Land)
Shield Special: Dimensional Strike
Meta Knight uses his cape to warp in any direction. When he reappears he performs a quicker Spin Slash.
This move can be used to dodge projectiles and counter any far away opponents. Charging makes the move stronger.
(Origin: Kirby Battle Royale)
Bonus Specials
++: Shuttle Loop
Meta Knight takes off with a loop-de-loop and then glides forwards. He can steer up or down while flying.
(Origin: Kirby's Return to Dream Land)
Dash ++: Meta Condor Dive
Meta Knight flies diagonally downward and crashes into the ground.
(Origin: Kirby's Return to Dream Land)
Final Smash: Meta Knightmares
Time stops as Meta Knight flies off screen and the four Meta-Knights swoop across stage.
Then all five of them land in the foreground and strike a triumphant pose with an explosion behind them.
The explosion sends every on screen opponent flying away (it also destroys any and all items on stage).
Alternate Costumes
Miscellaneous
Animations
Stage Entrance: Meta Knight uses his cape to teleport to the stage.
Idle #1: Meta Knight opens his wings, while twisting side to side.
Idle #2: Meta Knight looks around quickly and cautiously.
Idle #3: Meta Knight wraps himself in his cape and stays that way until he attacks ot hovers.
Up Taunt: Meta Knight breifly looks at Galaxia.
Side Taunt: Meta Knight sits down and reads a book.
Down Taunt: A member of the Meta-Knights cheers on Meta-Knight.
Victory Pose #1: Meta Knight congrates his opponent(s) by saying "You have fought well" then teleports using his cape.
Victory Pose #2: Meta Knight and Sailor Waddle Dee read a book together.
Victory Pose #3: Meta Knight points Galaxia forwards as the Halberd goes to another location and Captain Vul laughs in the background.
Sound Effects
Crowd Cheer: "Meta Knight! Wear the mask! Meta Knight! Slash, Slash, Slash! Meta Knight! Skies you'll soar across! TAAAAAKE OFF!"
Victory Theme #1: "Kirby Dance (Short)" (Remix)
Victory Theme #2: "Meta Knight Spotted" (Remix)
Classic Mode Credits Theme: "Take Off!" (Remix)
SSB Roster Rework Project List: https://smashboards.com/threads/super-smash-bros-roster-rework-project.518388/
Background
Name: Meta Knight
Title: The Lone Swordsman
Home: Planet Popstar
Related Veterans: Kirby & King Dedede
Related Newcomers: Bandana Waddle Dee & Magolor
Signature Stage: Halberd
Copy Ability: Sword
Series: Kirby
Debut: Kirby's Adventure
Voice Actor: Eric Stuart
Company: HAL Laboratory
Statistics
Playstyle: Rushdown + Zone-Breaker
Attack: 5.5/10
Defense: 6.5/10
Speed: 6.5/10
Size: 4/10
Weight: 4/10
Combos: 5.5/10
K.O. Power: 5/10
Recovery: 6.5/10
Movement Options: Hover
Fighter Moveset
Normal
Jab: Meta Triple Slash - Meta Knight slashes three times with Galaxia. (Origin: Kirby's Return to Dream Land)
Jab + Hold A: Meta Multithrust - Meta Knight rapidly thrusts forwards with Galaxia. (Origin: Kirby Super Star)
A with Full Health: Knight Beam - Meta Knight swings overhead with Galaxia, firing a sword shaped beam. (Origin: KRtDL)
Dash: Lunging Slice - Meta Knight lunges forwards with Galaxia. (Origin: Kirby Super Star Ultra)
F Tilt: Overhead Slash - Meta Knight slashes overhead with Galaxia. (Origin: Kirby's Return to Dream Land)
U Tilt: Up Thrust - Meta Knight thrusts upwards with Galaxia. (Origin: Kirby Super Star Ultra)
D Tilt: Sword Slide - Meta Knight slides forwards with Galaxia out front. (Origin: Kirby & The Amazing Mirror)
ZL/ ZR + A: Galactic Counter - Meta Knight gaurds with Galaxia, countering anyone who hits him. (Origin: Kirby Star Allies)
Smash
F Smash: Flurry Beam - Meta Knight spins Galaxia in a fan-like motion and fires an energy beam. (Origin: Kirby: Planet Robobot)
U Smash: Zap Thrust - Meta Knigh thrusts upwards with Galaxia, creating a lightning bolt. (Origin: Kirby Star Allies)
D Smash: Meta Spin Slash - Meta Knight spins around with Galaxia oustretched. (Origin: Kirby's Return to Dream Land).
Aerial
X/ Y: Wing Hover - Meta Knight flaps his wings, flying while attacking anyone near him. (Origin: Kirby Super Star Ultra)
N Air: Knight Spin - Meta Knight performs an aerial somersault with Galaxia outstretched. (Origin: Kirby's Return to Dream Land)
F Air: Meta Chop - Meta Knight slashes forwards with Galaxia. He can do this repeadtedly. (Origin: Kirby's Return to Dream Land)
B Air: Backhand Slash - Meta Knight performs a horizontal slash backwards with Galaxia. (Origin: Kirby Star Allies)
U Air: Meta Upper - Meta Knight performs a short uppercut with Galaxia. (Origin: Kirby Super Star Ultra)
D Air: Down Thrust - Meta Knight plummets to the ground with Galaxia below himself. (Origin: Kirby Super Star)
Grab ‘n’ Throws
Pummel: Wing Poke - Meta Knight pokes his opponent with his wings. (Origin: Super Smash Bros. Brawl)
F Throw: Drill Stab - Meta Knight lunges towards his opponent while twirling Galaxia. (Origin: Kirby: Planet Robobot)
B Throw: Hyper Rush - Meta Knight rapidly slashes his opponent with Galaxia. (Origin: Kirby Star Allies)
U Throw: Twister Slash - Meta Knight leaps while performing Spin Slash, sending his opponent flying. (Origin: KRtDL)
D Throw: Sword Dive - Meta Knight plummets down on his opponent with Galaxia below himself. (Origin: KRtDL)
Specials
Neutral Special: Crescent Shot
Meta Knight uses Galaxia to fire crescent shaped energy waves.
Pressing "B" fires one Crescent Shot and can be done three times in succesion.
Mashing "B" fires a rapid flurry of continuous smaller Crescent Shots forwards.
Holding "B" fires a larger Crescent Shot and pressing "B" again fires another.
(Origin: Kirby Super Star)
Side Special: Piercing Slash/ Dupli-Knight
Meta Knight flies forward, spining around in a drill like motion with Galaxia outstretched.
He can change direction while flying and break shields. This also makes him invincible.
If inputted backwards, Meta Knight creates a duplicate that attacks any opponent nearby.
(Origin: Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn & Kirby Star Allies)
Up Special: Mach Tornado
Meta Knight creates a tornado around himself, freely flying in any direction.
Mach Tornado counters any projectile and creates a burst of wind after its use.
(Origin: Kirby Super Star)
Down Special: Tornado Slash/ Wave Plunge
Meta Knight stabs the ground with Galaxia, creating a tornado that travels across the stage and launches fighters upward.
If used in midair, Meta Knight performs a stronger Down Thrust, creating four pillars of energy on both sides of himself.
(Origin: Kirby Super Star & Kirby and the Forgotten Land)
Shield Special: Dimensional Strike
Meta Knight uses his cape to warp in any direction. When he reappears he performs a quicker Spin Slash.
This move can be used to dodge projectiles and counter any far away opponents. Charging makes the move stronger.
(Origin: Kirby Battle Royale)
Bonus Specials
++: Shuttle Loop
Meta Knight takes off with a loop-de-loop and then glides forwards. He can steer up or down while flying.
(Origin: Kirby's Return to Dream Land)
Dash ++: Meta Condor Dive
Meta Knight flies diagonally downward and crashes into the ground.
(Origin: Kirby's Return to Dream Land)
Final Smash: Meta Knightmares
Time stops as Meta Knight flies off screen and the four Meta-Knights swoop across stage.
Then all five of them land in the foreground and strike a triumphant pose with an explosion behind them.
The explosion sends every on screen opponent flying away (it also destroys any and all items on stage).
Alternate Costumes
Default
Yellow (P2 Colors)
Blue (P3 Colors)
Green (P4 Colors)
Red
Pink
Classic MK Colors (NES)
Parallel Meta Knight Colors
Phantom Meta Knight Colors
Gameboy Colors
Yellow (P2 Colors)
Blue (P3 Colors)
Green (P4 Colors)
Red
Pink
Classic MK Colors (NES)
Parallel Meta Knight Colors
Phantom Meta Knight Colors
Gameboy Colors
Classic MK Outfit (Mask, Cape & Sword)
Samurai Outfit (Topknot, Sandals & Katana)
Party Outfit (Mask, Top Hat & Cane)
Station Master Outfit (Hat & Suit)
Kirby Café Customer Hat
Mecha Knight Outfit (Mask & Sword)
Waxing Crescent Mask
Dark Meta Knight Outfit (Mask & Sword)
Galacta Knight Outfit (Mask, Lance & Shield)
25th Anniversary Outfit
Samurai Outfit (Topknot, Sandals & Katana)
Party Outfit (Mask, Top Hat & Cane)
Station Master Outfit (Hat & Suit)
Kirby Café Customer Hat
Mecha Knight Outfit (Mask & Sword)
Waxing Crescent Mask
Dark Meta Knight Outfit (Mask & Sword)
Galacta Knight Outfit (Mask, Lance & Shield)
25th Anniversary Outfit
Miscellaneous
Animations
Stage Entrance: Meta Knight uses his cape to teleport to the stage.
Idle #1: Meta Knight opens his wings, while twisting side to side.
Idle #2: Meta Knight looks around quickly and cautiously.
Idle #3: Meta Knight wraps himself in his cape and stays that way until he attacks ot hovers.
Up Taunt: Meta Knight breifly looks at Galaxia.
Side Taunt: Meta Knight sits down and reads a book.
Down Taunt: A member of the Meta-Knights cheers on Meta-Knight.
Victory Pose #1: Meta Knight congrates his opponent(s) by saying "You have fought well" then teleports using his cape.
Victory Pose #2: Meta Knight and Sailor Waddle Dee read a book together.
Victory Pose #3: Meta Knight points Galaxia forwards as the Halberd goes to another location and Captain Vul laughs in the background.
Sound Effects
Crowd Cheer: "Meta Knight! Wear the mask! Meta Knight! Slash, Slash, Slash! Meta Knight! Skies you'll soar across! TAAAAAKE OFF!"
Victory Theme #1: "Kirby Dance (Short)" (Remix)
Victory Theme #2: "Meta Knight Spotted" (Remix)
Classic Mode Credits Theme: "Take Off!" (Remix)
SSB Roster Rework Project List: https://smashboards.com/threads/super-smash-bros-roster-rework-project.518388/
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